FPGA Designer

Job Title: FPGA Lead Designer

Salary: Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hertfordshire

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4-5 days per week on-site (flexible depending on project needs)

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK National with British citizenship

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced FPGA professional with a passion for leading cutting-edge projects? This is your opportunity to take on a pivotal role, guiding a talented team of engineers while working on complex and impactful defence technologies. As an FPGA Lead Designer, you will have the chance to shape the direction of sophisticated designs and contribute to the development of world-class systems.

You’ll utilise your deep FPGA expertise to not only design and implement complex architectures but also to drive collaboration and ensure successful project delivery. This role offers the chance to lead from the front, working on high-profile, technologically advanced projects that have a direct impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA design teams, providing technical direction and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and implement complex FPGA architectures using VHDL, Simulink, and other industry-standard tools.
• Work with Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi FPGA devices to create optimised solutions for advanced systems.
• Verify FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test-bench methodologies to ensure robustness and performance.
• Use FPGA design toolsets (e.g., Mentor verification tools, QuestaSim, ModelSim) to verify designs and ensure accuracy.
• Develop low-level software (C) to facilitate FPGA testing and integration with wider embedded systems.
• Maintain a high standard of design documentation and configuration management, ensuring designs are thoroughly detailed and aligned with industry best practices.
• Promote collaboration and drive a culture of continuous improvement within your team, ensuring successful, on-time delivery of project milestones.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in FPGA design, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.
• Extensive experience in designing complex FPGA systems using VHDL, Simulink, and other design tools.
• In-depth knowledge of FPGA architectures, targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
• Expertise in verification methodologies, including the use of VHDL and System Verilog/UVM.
• Familiarity with FPGA design toolsets and verification tools such as QuestaSim and ModelSim.
• Ability to develop low-level software (C) for FPGA integration and testing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong desire to work in a team-focused, high-performance environment.

Why Work in Defence?

• Impactful Projects: Be part of the team developing state-of-the-art defence technologies that protect national security and help safeguard the world.
• Innovation: Work with the latest FPGA technologies, tackling challenging and rewarding problems in the defence sector.
• Career Progression: The defence industry offers unparalleled opportunities for career development, with access to cutting-edge projects and professional training.
• Job Stability and Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, pension contributions, enhanced parental leave, and more.

What We Offer

• Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: Employer and employee contributions up to 14%
• Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatment leave
• Training and Development: Extensive career development opportunities and access to ongoing professional growth
• Facilities: Fantastic on-site facilities, including subsidised meals, free parking, and more…

Ready to Lead in FPGA Design?

If you’re an accomplished FPGA engineer with leadership potential, this is the ideal opportunity to take your career to the next level. Lead a dynamic team and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of defence technology.